Slow Cooker Beer Can Chicken

The problem with having a small gas BBQ is not being able to do a beer can chicken because the lid is too low! For those who do not know what I am speaking about, normally one places a seasoned chicken upside down over a full, but open beer can. NOT alive sillies!!! The hot juices from the can permeate the bird as it cooks. Pinterest to the rescue again.

Slow Cooker Beer Can Chicken (without the beer can!)

Ingredients

1. 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
2. 2 teaspoons salt
3. 2 teaspoons coarse pepper
4. 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
5. 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
6. 1 teaspoon garlic powder
7. 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8. 4 (6-inch) strips aluminum foil, each bunched into a ball
9. 1 can (16 ounces) beer
10. 1 (6 1/2 to 7 pound) whole chicken

Instructions

1. Mix smoked paprika, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, garlic powder and cayenne pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
2. Place 4 balls of aluminum foil on bottom of slow cooker crock. Pour beer into crock.
3. Rinse chicken and pat dry.
4. Rub chicken with seasoning mixture. Place chicken on top of foil in crock.
5. Cover slow cooker. Cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5 to 7 hours. Chicken is well done when meat temperature registers 165°F in the breast or 175°F-180°F in the thickest part of the thigh.

Notes

1. USDA recommends 165°F as the safe eating temperature for chicken. Chicken is done when meat temperature registers 165°F in the breast or 175°F-180°F in the thickest part of the thigh. For more information on food safety, visit foodsafety.gov.